# NTSB investigations: Loss of engine power

NTSB aviation accident and incident investigations since 1962: the probable cause, findings, aircraft, crew, weather and docket of each, linked to the FAA registry and the FAA’s own reports.

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## Cases, newest first

- [NTSB NYC90LA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA043.md): Cessna 150L · Lehighton, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 28, 1989 · N11614 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MIA90FA043](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90FA043.md): Tundermann Venne Q-2 · Zephyrhills, FL · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Dec 27, 1989 · N1UQ · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MIA90LA040](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA040.md): Mooney M20 · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 24, 1989 · N6879N · Destroyed
  > Partial loss of engine power for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB ANC90LA017](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC90LA017.md): Beech 18 · Brevig Mission, AK · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 23, 1989 · N220H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of power in the the right engine for an unknown reason. The rough/uneven terrain was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB SEA90LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA029.md): Aero Commander 600 S-2D · Walla Walla, WA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 11, 1989 · N1767S · Destroyed
  > An engine loss of power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the embankment.
- [NTSB NYC90LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA037.md): Cessna 172G · Uxbridge, MA · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 9, 1989 · N4289L · Destroyed
  > Ice in the fuel strainer, which restricted fuel flow & resulted in fuel starvation, and the pilot inadvertently stalled the airplane, when he abruptly maneuvered it to avoid a transmission wire during a forced landing.
- [NTSB MIA90LA037](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA90LA037.md): Cessna 172 · Atlantic Ocean (Atlantic Ocean) · Accident · 1 fatal · Limited investigation · Final report · Dec 7, 1989 · N8785B · Destroyed
  > The engine seized from oil starvation (lack of oil or oil pressure), which resulted in the aircraft being ditched at sea.
- [NTSB LAX90DUG02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90DUG02.md): Wittman Tailwind W-8 · Chino, CA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Nov 26, 1989 · N77DR · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW90DPJ02](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90DPJ02.md): Logan, B.A. Windrose · Norman, OK · Accident · 1 fatal · Final report · Nov 25, 1989 · N7010L · Destroyed
  > The inadvertent stall and the pilot's improper emergency recovery procedures. A factor was the power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB MKC90LA036](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA036.md): Burdette Cuby PA-11 · Ashland, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 22, 1989 · N99615 · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined problem with the fuel system, which resulted in a loss of engine power, and operation of the aircraft by the pilot with the known deficiency. The uneven (terraced) terrain was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB FTW90LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA029.md): Cessna 172 · Port Allen, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 20, 1989 · N13055 · Substantial damage
  > Fuel system contamination due to inadequate maintenance/service of the airplane.
- [NTSB ATL90LA029](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA029.md): Cessna 152 · Burlington, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 19, 1989 · N89212 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. The barn was considered to be a related factor.
- [NTSB ATL90LA028](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL90LA028.md): Mooney M20E · Georgetown, SC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 18, 1989 · N1253X · Substantial damage
  > The student pilot's failure to maintain directional control during landing. A factor was the student's lack of recent experience.
- [NTSB NYC90LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA026.md): Beech A24R · Bridgeport, CT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 12, 1989 · N24569 · Substantial damage
  > The airplane engine throttle cable failed and the engine power reduced to idle over long island sound, resulting in the ditching of the airplane.
- [NTSB MKC90LA024](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA024.md): Mcdonnell Douglas 369HS · Oklee, MN · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1989 · N9213F · Substantial damage
  > An undetermined power plant failure. Factors related to the accident were: the snow covered terrain, snow, and gusty wind.
- [NTSB DEN90LA020](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA020.md): Beech V35B · Broomfield, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 9, 1989 · N8193R · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB MKC90LA030](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA030.md): Air Tractor AT301 · Ellinwood, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1989 · N3158Z · Substantial damage
  > The partial failure of the engine for undetermined reasons which resulted in a forced landing. A factor related to the accident was the soft dirt.
- [NTSB LAX90LA026](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90LA026.md): Piper PA-38 · Chino, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 7, 1989 · N2506A · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Soft terrain in the emergency landing area was a related factor.
- [NTSB BFO90LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/BFO90LA007.md): Gulfstream American AA-5B · Windmill Point, VA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Nov 5, 1989 · N4519L · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power due to oil starvation.
- [NTSB FTW90LA019](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA019.md): Cessna 182J · Leesville, LA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 29, 1989 · N2792F · Substantial damage
  > The loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the severity of the accident was: the lack of a suitable landing area.
- [NTSB FTW90LA012](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW90LA012.md): Cessna 170B · New Boston, TX · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 23, 1989 · N8188A · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. The dirt bank contacted during the landing is considered to be contributing factor.
- [NTSB MKC90LA016](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA016.md): Hughes 369HS · Ogilvie, MN · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 22, 1989 · N3961H · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the accident were: the unsuitable terrain conditions in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB DEN90LA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN90LA007.md): Cessna 210 · Ogden, UT · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 11, 1989 · N7409E · Substantial damage
  > An engine stoppage for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB LAX90FA007](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX90FA007.md): Cessna T207A · Grand Canyon, AZ · Accident · Serious injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Oct 10, 1989 · N7602U · Destroyed
  > The inflight failure of the airplane's powerplant as a result metal fatigue which allowed the crankshaft to fracture. Contributing to the accident was mountainous terrain of the Grand Canyon which did not allow a suitable forced landing area.
- [NTSB NYC90LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC90LA002.md): Enstrom 280FX · Berlin, NY · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1989 · N413DB · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason.
- [NTSB MKC90LA002](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC90LA002.md): Beech 35 · Mountain View, MO · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Oct 1, 1989 · N3106V · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Premature retraction of the landing gear by the pilot was a contributing factor.
- [NTSB DEN89LA226](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA226.md): Universal Stinson 108-1 · Hudson, CO · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 30, 1989 · N8607K · Substantial damage
  > Partial loss of engine power for an unknown reason. A factor related to the accident was: the alfalfa crop.
- [NTSB ATL89LA221](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA221.md): Beech B23 · Hatteras, NC · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 29, 1989 · N2333L · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason.
- [NTSB FTW89DQG07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DQG07.md): Cessna T188C · Spur, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 27, 1989 · N3382J · Destroyed
  > Partial power loss for undetermined reasons. Contributing to the accident was the farm equipment parked near the end of the runway.
- [NTSB LAX89LA329](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA329.md): Piper PA-25-235 · Warner Springs, CA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 26, 1989 · N4450Y · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. The obstruction (tree) was a factor.
- [NTSB LAX89DUJ11](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89DUJ11.md): Grumman G-164 · Mohave Valley, AZ · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Sep 23, 1989 · N8790H · Substantial damage
  > A loss of engine power for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB FTW89DRD16](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DRD16.md): Sours/Midget Mustang SM-1 · Franklinton, LA · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 23, 1989 · N2AT · Destroyed
  > A total loss of engine power for undetermined reasons. Trees in the emergency landing area were a related factor.
- [NTSB DEN89FA219](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89FA219.md): Cessna 182 · Concord, CA · Accident · 2 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Sep 18, 1989 · N92651 · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power due to an unknown reason, and failure of the pilot to maintain adequate airspeed, which resulted in a stall.
- [NTSB SEA89LA171](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA89LA171.md): Yakovlev YAK 11 · Reno, NV · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 11, 1989 · N134JK · Substantial damage
  > The right main landing gear did not fully extend for an undetermined reason. Factors that contributed to the accident were: an engine power loss for unknown reasons and the rough terrain.
- [NTSB NYC89DHM05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89DHM05.md): Woods Formula VEE SL-1 · Allaire Airport, NJ · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Sep 10, 1989 · N31549 · Substantial damage
  > The improper flare and touchdown by the pilot in command while making a forced landing following loss of engine power.
- [NTSB DEN89LA213](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA213.md): Cessna 188B · Sunland Park, NM · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 10, 1989 · N9342R · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined. A factor related to the accident was the crop in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB CHI89DEC07](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89DEC07.md): Rayne VARI-EZE · Clinton, MI · Accident · Serious injuries · Final report · Sep 4, 1989 · N20VR · Substantial damage
  > Undetermined loss of engine power during initial climbout. The lack of suitable terrain for an emergency landing was a related factor.
- [NTSB MIA89LA241](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA241.md): Piper PA-22-135 · Booneville, MS · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1989 · N3724A · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. Trees in the emergency landing area were a factor.
- [NTSB MIA89LA240](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA89LA240.md): Bell 47G-2 · Cayey, PR · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 3, 1989 · N37870 · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason. A factor related to the accident was: the presence of trees in the emergency landing area.
- [NTSB DEN89LA205](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/DEN89LA205.md): Cessna 182B · Philip, SD · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N2685G · Substantial damage
  > Loss of engine power for an undetermined reason. Factors related to the accident were: the power line & pole.
- [NTSB ATL89LA208](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89LA208.md): Cessna 175 · Spruce Pine, NC · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Sep 2, 1989 · N7174M · Substantial damage
  > A loss of power for undetermined reasons. The power loss may have been due to a sticking valve(s).
- [NTSB FTW89GA156](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89GA156.md): Piper PA-18-150 · Grand Chenier, LA · Accident · Minor injuries · Final report · Aug 30, 1989 · N4423Z · Substantial damage
  > On August 30, 1989, at 1225 CDT, a Piper PA-18-150, N4423Z,being operated by and conducting an aerial survey forlouisiana wildlife and fisheries commission as a publicaircraft, flipped forward to the inverted position during aforced landing 15 miles…
- [NTSB NYC89LA202](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA202.md): Cessna 150H · Northeast, PA · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 25, 1989 · N50294 · Substantial damage
  > A power loss due to an over-rich engine for undetermined reasons. The combination of an over-rich running engine and the pilot's pumping of the throttle during the recovery attempt caused the engine to flood.
- [NTSB ATL89FA200](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ATL89FA200.md): Bell 206B · Fruithurst, AL · Accident · No injuries · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 19, 1989 · N117V · Substantial damage
  > Pilot's failure to maintain main rotor RPM while executing an autorotation which resulted in a hard landing. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's failure to follow autorotation procedures after the reported engine failure.
- [NTSB NYC89LA198](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/NYC89LA198.md): Cessna 172P · Gardner, MA · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 18, 1989 · N65105 · Substantial damage
  > The worn throttle arm.
- [NTSB MKC89LA177](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MKC89LA177.md): Cessna 180 · Topeka, KS · Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1989 · N24TW · Substantial damage
  > The pilot's poorly planned approach and failure to maintain a proper glidepath. A contributing factor was the failure of the engine to supply power.
- [NTSB CHI89LA167](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/CHI89LA167.md): Piper PA-22-150 · Lima, OH · Accident · Serious injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 12, 1989 · N7825D · Destroyed
  > The pilot failed to use carburetor heat during carburetor icing conditions. Contributing to the accident was the pilot's lack of total experience and the carburetor icing conditions.
- [NTSB FTW89DQG05](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/FTW89DQG05.md): Schweizer G-164A · Sunray, TX · Accident · No injuries · Final report · Aug 11, 1989 · N7903 · Substantial damage
  > A total power loss for undetermined reasons. A factor was the rough uneven terrain in which the pilot had to make the forced landing.
- [NTSB LAX89LA269](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/LAX89LA269.md): Bellanca 14-19 · Chandler, AZ · Accident · Minor injuries · Limited investigation · Final report · Aug 8, 1989 · N514A · Substantial damage
  > An engine power loss for undetermined reasons.
- [NTSB ANC89FA133](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/ANC89FA133.md): Piper PA-38-112 · Anchorage, AK · Accident · 1 fatal · Field investigation · Final report · Aug 6, 1989 · N2424N · Destroyed
  > Loss of engine power for an unknown reason, and the pilot's failure to maintain adequate airspeed, while turning back toward the airport, which resulted in an inadvertent stall/spin.

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## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT c."ntsbNumber", c."eventDate", c."eventType", c."eventCity", c."eventStateOrRegion", a.n_number, a."aircraftMake", a."aircraftModel", c."highestInjuryLevel", c."totalFatal", c."completionStatus", c.report_url
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_case_detail.parquet' c LEFT JOIN 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_aircrafts.parquet' a ON a.case_mkey = c."mKey" AND a.position = 1
WHERE c."mKey" IN (SELECT o.case_mkey FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/ntsb_occurrences.parquet' o WHERE o."occurrenceNumber" = 1 AND o."occurrenceCode" = 350)
ORDER BY c."eventDate" DESC, c."ntsbNumber" DESC
```

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